3411 Connecticut Ave, NW
Update from Captain Cookie:
“We are under construction now in Cleveland Park! Building new locations in this post-pandemic era has proven remarkably slow for several reasons that are complex and outside of our control, so we’ve had to exercise a lot of patience! But it is very exciting to now have the ball in our court, so to speak, and work is underway – if all goes well we are now hoping for a grand opening early next year. (more…)
2421 18th Street, NW
It’s happening! This is the long vacant Philly Cheesesteak & Gyro space. Stay tuned for an opening date here.
Last week we learned that a Van Leeuwen Ice Cream & Milkshakes was also coming to Union Market (and Georgetown too.)
From a press release:
“The nationally acclaimed Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID and Diverse Markets Management, returns to the nation’s capital for its 18th year starting Friday, November 18 through Friday, December 23. On opening day, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser will be kicking off the market during the opening ceremony welcome beginning at 12PM. The spacious, open-air market will take place in the eclectic arts and entertainment corridor in Penn Quarter, filling up two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets, NW–steps away from the buzzing Capital One Arena and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. (more…)
609 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you heard anything about the MassageLuXe Spa closure. I’m a member and they didn’t tell me so I don’t even know when this happened. I have unused credits and have know idea if/how I’ll get refunded. There is no contact information and it’s a franchise so there’s no corporate contact either.”
Email sent to clients:
“Dear MassageLuXe Clients, (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE via Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe
“Dear PoPville,
I am SO SAD about this–I’ve sent bottles and bottles of this juice to help friends battling COVID and swore by the health/restorative properties of several varieties. Always fresh, always delicious. Such a loss for DC.” (more…)
3411 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about Captain Cookie? Did that just fall apart?”
Lots of folks have been inquiring after seeing a vacant sticker on the door – that’s usually just a bureaucratic payment and easily resolved. Happy to report that a building permit just went up in October which bodes very well: (more…)
418 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to Nick for sending: “New in Union Market District! Signs went up for a Van Leeuwen outpost coming on Morse Street, right next to St. Anselm”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Ed. Note: They’re also coming to Adams Morgan (2421 18th St, NW) and Georgetown (1238 Wisconsin Ave, NW.) (more…)
1759 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Because Science opened in Adams Morgan! I had so much fun checking it out — it’s a very cheery local shop with lots of science-themed gifts, games, cards, handmade jewelry, and even some actual science supplies. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.” (more…)
1700 block of Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending: “CVS now open on Florida between U and California” (more…)
5536 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Child’s Play Toys & Books announces Rita Pin Ahrens as the new owner and chief happiness officer of its three stores in Washington, D.C., McLean, Va., and Arlington, Va. As a long-time customer, former teacher and community advocate, Ahrens is honored to continue the legacy of Child’s Play as a locally owned, neighborhood toy store that has brought happiness to families for 35 years.
Ahren’s company, Soksaby, purchased the store on September 1, 2022. In the Khmer language, “soksaby” means “health and happiness.” Soksaby is a woman- and minority-owned business based in Washington, D.C. (more…)